Introduction To Biometery

Paper Code: 
AITB 400
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

After the completion of the course the students will be able to:

CO1: Understand the basics of biometry.

CO2: Understand the classification of biometry processes. 

CO3: Understand the importance of behavioral biometry.

 
12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I : Fundamental Aspects

Definition, characteristics and operation of biometric system, Classification of biometric systems- physiological and behavioral, Strength and weakness of physiological and behavioral  biometrics.

 
12.00
Unit II: 
Unit II : Types of Biometrics

Multinodal biometrics, Key biometric processes- enrolment, identification and verification, Positive and negative identification, Performances measures used in biometric system- FAR, FRR, GAR, FTA, FTE and ATV. Biometric versus traditional technologie

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III :Physiological Biometrics

Fingerprints, palm prints, iris, retina, geometry of hand and face

 
12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV : Behavioral Biometrics

Handwriting, Signatures, Keystrokes, Gait and voice

photosensors, Logic gates and their applications, Flip- flops and counters.

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit V : Shoe Impression Examination

Introduction to Shoe impression, locating impressions at the scene of crime, Evidence collection: Collection, importance of Gait pattern, Forensic Identification and Methods of comparison, Case Studies

 
Essential Readings: 

  • Bridges, B.C; Criminal Investigation, Practical Fingerprinting, Thumb Impression, Handwriting expert Testimony, Opinion Evidence., Univ. Book Agency, Allhabad,2000

  • Mehta, M.K; Indentification of Thumb impression & cross examination of Fingerprints,

  • N.M. Tripathi Pub. Bombay, 1980.

  • Chatterjee, S.K; Speculation in Fingerprint Identification, Jantralekha printing Works, Kolkata, 1981.

  • Cowger James F; Friction Ridge Skin- Comparison & Identification of Fingerprints, CRC Press, NY, 1993

  • Cossidy, M.J; Footwear Identification, Royal Canadian, Mounted Police, 1980.

  • Iannavelli, A.V; Ear Identification, Forensic Identification Series, Paramount,1989.

  • Henry, C.L. & Ganesslen, R.E; Advances in Fingerprint Technology, CRC Press,London,1991.

  • Jain, A.K., Flynn, P.& Ross A.A., Handbook of Biometrics, Springer, New York 2008

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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